– I call mine the drop-off bag, says Fredrik Juell. The experienced sailor is used to rough roofs. He knows exactly how to survive under very demanding conditions, regardless of whether it is extreme weather, a pandemic or war. In the documentary series “Helene checks out”, Juell invites presenter Helene Sandvig home to show how the family has prepared for various crises. The most important thing about an emergency bag is that you have packed it before the crisis is a fact. – It’s not just about getting things done in 15 minutes, when things go to hell. You can’t think properly when you’re panicking, says Juell. Three out of four Norwegians do not have emergency storage at home, as recommended by the authorities. This is shown by a survey carried out by the Nation earlier this year. For Thor Erling Iversen, preparedness is the same as common sense. He is behind the Facebook group Preppers Norge. Here, members share tips for preparation and survival. Do you prioritize the same as our prep experts? What would you have packed in your bag? First things first Here are some of the things the authorities think you should have to make it through a crisis in 72 hours. What should you prioritize? Photo: Håkon Iversen What is the very first thing you pack in your backpack? A pack of crackers A fully charged iPad A thick woolen jumper A three liter water bottle A knife First aid kit Show result This is what the experts chose: – If I absolutely have to choose, then water is the most important. But I would probably rather have chosen to bring a water filter rather than several liters of water. It weighs much less, says Thor Erling Iversen. He would also have prioritized first aid equipment. – In crisis situations, people have died due to minor injuries that lead to infections, he says. Fredrik Juell says that he has packed all the above-mentioned things in his rucksack. – If I have to choose something, I choose water, wool and food. In that order. I always carry a water filter with me so I can drink clean water wherever I am. He also highlights the importance of staying warm. And then there is one cloth material that is superior to all the others. – I had gone for a sweater that is 100 percent pure wool. It will keep you warm, even if you get wet, says Juell. It’s a good idea to keep Maslow’s pyramid of needs in mind before you pack your bag. The most important thing is to meet the needs for water, food and heat. In the survival manuals “In Case of Doomsday” and “Post-Apocalypse Now!” a kind of rule of thumb for survival is mentioned. According to this rule, we manage for: 3 hours without heat 3 days without water 3 weeks without food Light and heat Do you go for candles and matches? Or do you choose something more modern such as a flashlight powered by solar cells? Photo: Håkon Iversen Access to light and heat is important. Which of these things do you choose to pack? A full matchbox A half-full lighter Fire steel and flint A flashlight that runs on batteries Solar-powered flashlight Show result This is what the experts chose: – I go for a flashlight that can be charged with solar cells, or manually with a crank. Then you are not dependent on electricity or batteries, says Juell. Both he and Thor Erling Iversen have lighters in their rucksacks. But the experienced preppers say that this takes time and practice to master, especially in bad weather conditions. – A fire provides both heat and light, and kindling steel can be used many times. But I choose fire steel because I have gone in to learn it and know how to use it, says Iversen. So for the everyman it is perhaps better to have a pack of matches with you. But it is not recommended to escape to the forest to light a fire as soon as the power goes out. – If the power goes out, the safest thing for many of us is to stay indoors and at home. Unless the crisis is a reason why you have to leave the place you live, says Iversen. Food and drink Fredrik and Andrea Juell have been prepared for crisis for a long time. Here they show off their food stock to Helene Sandvig in the series Helene checks out. Photo: Øyvind Øvergård / news Without food and drink, the hero is not enough. What kind of food do you take with you in your backpack? Two tins of stew Two large milk chocolates Two packs of freeze-dried tour food Two packs of nuts Two kilos of fresh fruit and vegetables Show result This is what the experts chose: – I go for freeze-dried tour food. It is based on the weight of the tour food in relation to the nutrition it contains, says Iversen. Nuts are one of the most nutritious things we can eat. They contain a lot of fiber and protein, which are very filling. They also contain a lot of healthy fat, which can come in handy in times of low nutrition. – I would have chosen freeze-dried food and dark chocolate without a doubt, says Juell. Chocolate contains approximately 470-550 calories per serving. 100 grams. In comparison, an apple contains 40 calories per 100 grams. So chocolate is both delicious and a good idea to have in your bag. The most important thing is that the food can be kept for a long time at room temperature. It is also a good idea to pack something that you actually like to eat. And if you bring freeze-dried or canned goods, you must also remember to bring something that can be used to heat up the food. Hello, hello? In the event of crises and accidents, it is important that you have access to official information about what is happening and what you should do. Photo: Webjørn S. Espeland / news Communication is important. What do you take with you to communicate with the outside world? Battery-powered DAB radio Mobile phone Walkie-talkie set Pen and paper Show result We at news are actually required by law to ensure that information from the authorities reaches the population in a crisis situation and in war. It will happen through news P1 on DAB. It is therefore recommended that all households have a DAB radio that runs on batteries. Remember extra sets of batteries! This is what the experts chose: – It is extremely important to be informed and able to communicate. It is the way we can get help and be able to offer help to others. I have an extra DAB radio, although I usually use my mobile phone to listen to the radio, says Iversen. A mobile phone can quickly become unusable if the mobile network is disconnected, or the power goes out for a long time, so that it becomes difficult to charge the mobile phone. – With us, everyone in the family each has their own walkie-talkie, so that we can communicate with each other. We have also talked in advance about what we will do if a crisis situation arises, says Juell. Tools Do you make room in your bag for a primus and gas bottle, or do you go for an axe? Photo: Linn Pollard Some tools can be difficult to find in nature. What do you make room for in your bag? Five meter long rope A sharp ax A primus with a gas bottle A roll of Gaffa tape Show result This is what the experts chose: Another question with options that are almost impossible for the experts to choose. Ideally, they would like to have everything on the list. – You won’t find 5 meter long rope in the forest. Perhaps something similar to lianas in the South American jungle, but not in the Norwegian fauna, says Juell. He believes that ax is necessary for chopping wood, for hunting or protection. You don’t have to bring a primus and gas bottle, if you can make a fire with the wood you’ve chopped, but it’s obviously much easier to use. – And duct tape is perhaps God’s best invention. You can use it to tie things together, fix equipment, tape up holes in rubber boots. Anything is possible, says Juell. Thor Erling Iversen has to think a bit before he answers. But eventually lands on an answer. – I choose an axe, given that I have fire steel with me as previously mentioned. Because then I can make fire. I can also use the ax to pick up roots that are used for ropes or twigs that I can tie together to make a shelter, he says. Something small at the end When Norway shut down during the pandemic, toilet paper was among the goods that were hoarded the most. Photo: Håkon Iversen / news You have a little space left in your bag. What do you throw in at the last minute? A pack of tampons Map and compass A pack of cigarettes and a bottle of alcohol A deck of cards A roll of toilet paper A bar of soap Show result Toilet paper is not on the list of any of our prepper experts. This is what the experts chose: – I bring a pack of tampons or a bar of soap. Hygiene is one of the most important things to avoid getting sick. You can also use tampons to stop all types of bleeding, says Juell. He would also have made room for a deck of cards. – It is important to enjoy yourself a bit and get your mind on other things. Take your focus off the disaster and let your brain relax. Then you become smarter when you have to think, says Juell. Iversen also believes that one of the most important and underrated things is coziness. That’s why he chooses a deck of cards. – My prepping is not based on the fear that things will go to hell. It involves preparing myself so that I and my loved ones get out of an unpleasant situation as best as possible. Then well-being is also incredibly important, says Iversen. WATCH VIDEO: Helene realizes that she should take some action in her own life, when she meets Andrea and Fredrik Juell who have prepared for all possible crises. Your own emergency storage Photo: GAUTE GJØL DAHLE / DSB This is, according to the Directorate for Community Safety and Emergency Preparedness, an example of what you can have in your house to get by for three days: 9 liters of water per person Two packages of crisp bread per person One package of oatmeal per person Three cans of canned dinners or three bags of dry food per person Three cans of long shelf life cold cuts per person Some bags of dried fruit or nuts, biscuits and chocolate Medicines you depend on Wood, gas or kerosene stove for heating Grill or gas cooker Candles, flashlight with batteries, kerosene lamp Matches or lighter Warm clothes, blanket and sleeping bag First aid kit Battery-powered DAB radio Batteries, battery bank and mobile charger for the car Wet wipes and disinfectant Drying/toilet paper Some cash Extra fuel and wood/gas/kerosene/rubbing alcohol for heating and cooking Iodine tablets for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 18 (for use in nuclear incidents) Source: The brochure “You are e n part of Norway’s preparedness”, distributed by the Directorate for Social Security and Preparedness (DSB).
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